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Saving Taxes With an S Corporation

April 4, 2019

Deciding whether to switch to an S Corporation isn’t a straightforward decision. There are three main upsides to making the switch, and four main downsides to making the switch. First,...…

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ISLER CPA will acquire Horsfall & Fipps, PC

October 22, 2018

ISLER CPA, a leading regional provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on privately held companies and individuals, is pleased to announce that Horsfall & Fipps, PC is joining...…

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An Overview of Uniform Grant Guidance Audit Requirements (Part 1 of 12)

December 26, 2016

Any entity receiving more than $750,000 in federal grants or awards is generally required to receive a single audit, which encompasses an audit of the financial statements, as well as...…

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Why it Might be Smart to Extend Your Income Tax Return

March 28, 2016

Co-Author: Riana Linsky, CPA Have you ever put your tax return on extension? If so, were you worried? Many taxpayers have misconceptions about what an extension is and the implications...…

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Tax Update: De Minimis Safe Harbor Increase

December 10, 2015

On November 24th, the IRS announced a taxpayer favorable change to the de minimis safe harbor limits for deducting materials and supplies and other small personal property items. Up until...…

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Factors To Look For In A Quality CPA Firm

November 19, 2015

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Chief Accountant recently stressed, in a letter emailed to plan administrators, the importance of obtaining a quality audit from a qualified...…

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Seven Steps to Starting and Running a Business to avoid the Hobby Loss Trap

October 1, 2015

If you've ever dreamed of turning a hobby or vocation into a regular business, there are seven steps Isler CPA encourages entrepreneurs to take to avoid running afoul of the...…

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Paul Nielson earns CFE designation

August 24, 2015

Isler CPA is pleased to announce that the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s leading provider of anti-fraud training and education, awarded Paul Nielson, CPA the globally preferred...…

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Federal Audit Clearinghouse shut down due to security incident

July 28, 2015

Late last week the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) shut down due to a security incident. The official statement from Census is as follows: The U.S. Census Bureau is investigating an...…

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Recent Legislative Changes To Oregon Municipal Audit Law

June 3, 2015

The Governor signed into law House Bill 2174 on April 16, 2015 amending Oregon Municipal Audit Law. The changes are significant and the law takes effect immediately, although as a...…

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